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Finding the Third Proportional to 6,572 and 14,238

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Solution

The third proportional to 6,572 and 14,238 is: 30,846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572 : 14,238 = 14,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572/14,238 = 14,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572x = 14,238 × 14,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572x = 202,720,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,720,644/6,572
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,846.11

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